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The World Bank In Malaysia

In the past 30 years, Malaysia has successfully curtailed high poverty rates and reduced income inequalities. Its goal is to attain high income status by 2020 while ensuring that growth is sustainable.

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Malaysia Economic Monitor June 2019

Re-energizing the Public Service

Building public service capacity is core to Malaysia’s goal of successfully transitioning to a high-income and developed nation.

DEVELOPMENT DIGEST

The Potential of Human Endeavor

The 6th installment of the Development Digest celebrates the 3rd anniversary of the Global Knowledge & Research Hub in Malaysia.

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Malaysia's Digital Economy

For Malaysia to continue progressing in its development path, the digital economy is poised to be the new driver of development.

Malaysia At-A-Glance

Malaysia has successfully diversified its economy from one that was initially agriculture and commodity-based in the 1960s, to manufacturing and services sectors. With less than 1 percent of Malaysian households living in extreme poverty, and the government’s focus has shifted toward addressing the well-being of the poorest 40 percent of the population.

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Our Presence in Malaysia

The World Bank Group Global Knowledge and Research Hub in Malaysia

The Hub is a partnership between Malaysia and the World Bank. The Hub works closely with the country in its journey into developed nation status and brings development experience to emerging economies.

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